What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at MAINE VETERANS HOMES?
Join Our Care Team
We are seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team. CNAs are assigned to a specific care area, which may include memory care, long-term care, or skilled nursing, depending on the position.
Position Summary
The CNA is a valued member of the nursing team responsible for assisting residents with daily living activities and providing routine nursing care in accordance with each resident’s individualized care plan. This role supports residents in a designated care setting while promoting dignity, comfort, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Deliver care in accordance with individualized care plans and established nursing standards
- Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive condition to the nursing team
- Support residents’ independence, preferences, and dignity while maintaining safety
- Assist with positioning, transfers, and ambulation using proper techniques
- Communicate effectively with nurses, team members, residents, and families
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment
- Document care provided according to facility policies
- Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality protocols
Requirements
- Active and in-good-standing certification on the Maine CNA Registry
- Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers, residents, families, and supervisors
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Basic computer skills
Shifts Available:
Full-Time or Part-Time positions available. Most positions require every other weekend.
What We Offer:
- On-demand access to your earned pay before payday
- Competitive Pay — Based on Experience and Shift
- MainePERS Pension Plan — for your long-term security
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment
- Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.